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New Rule Expands Disability Rights In Air Travel
Federal officials are finalizing a rule that they say will yield the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers with disabilities in a generation.
Delta Boosts Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities
A major U.S. airline is making updates to one of its most popular in-flight features in an effort to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line
Lego is introducing new characters outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support.
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Netflix Documentary Focuses On Nonverbal Teen With Autism
A short documentary is coming to Netflix that shares the story of a teenage girl with autism who's finding her voice for the first time.
Malls Nationwide To Host Sensory-Friendly Santa
As the holiday season kicks off, kids with autism and other disabilities will have a chance to visit with Santa Claus without all of the usual chaos during a series of special events across the country.
Nike Rolls Out Backpack Prioritizing Accessibility
Nearly a decade after reimagining the way shoes are designed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, Nike is doing the same thing for backpacks.
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TJ Maxx Selling Apparel Created By Neurodiverse Artists
Hundreds of TJ Maxx stores are offering apparel designed and created by people on the autism spectrum as part of a new partnership.
Civil Rights Commission To Examine Special Ed Teacher Shortages
An independent federal agency is set to investigate how teacher shortages are impacting the growing number of students with disabilities across the nation.
New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of individuals with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood in order to learn more about the chromosomal disorder.
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Delta Seeks Approval For Seats To Accommodate Wheelchairs In Flight
Plans are moving forward to allow people with disabilities to remain in their wheelchairs when they travel on commercial aircraft.
Theme Park Adding New ‘Hidden Disability’ Accommodations
In a first-of-its-kind move, a popular theme park will offer a discrete way for visitors to alert staff throughout the park that they may need extra help even if their disability isn't apparent.
On Broadway, A New Effort To Include Those With Autism
Sensory-friendly Broadway shows have been offered for years, but a new initiative aims to accommodate people with autism at regular performances held on some of the most prominent stages in theater.